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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-06-18
General Sherman's Advice.

ST. LOUIS, June l3.-General John
A. Noble and Colonel ID. p. Dyer,
prominent members of the Grand
Army of the Republic, received
long letter yesterday from General
Sherman, in which he discusses at
length the recent muddle regarding
the invitation of President Cleveland
to visit st. Louis during the Grand
Army encampment next fall. After
saying that the the encampment and
the the Mississippi Valley Fair oc-
cur simultaneously, he says that
while the President, not being a
member, can not participate in any
of the proceedings of the Grand Ar
my, yet the moment the Grand Ar
my energies from its hall of deliber-
alton it becomes, like the Freema-
sons. odd Fellows, and other socie.
ties Of good men associated for no
BILE purpose, part of the general
community subject to the laws and
usages OF that community, Gener-
al Sherman then continues
"Mr. Cleveland, President of the
United States, fair selection of all
our neople, commander-in chief of
the army and navy Of the United
States, is free to come and go where
ever the jurisdiction of this-our ma
tion-Government extends. He may
visit any fort or ship. where the ma
tional flag will be lowered to mani
fest respect to him and his office, and
should a foreign ship fail to do him
full honors none will be so quick to
resent an insult as the members of
the Grand Army of the Republic.
who periled life and limb to make
that flag respected at home and
The idea of his being insul.
ted, much less endangered, should
he be on the stand alongside of our
commandment chief, General Fair
child, when the Grand Army is pass
ing in review seems to be monstrous.
| think | know the Iowa boys too
well to believe such a thing possible.
II advise you to 90 right along
prepare the way for the Grand Ar.
my ofthe Republic at it's session of |
Wednesday, September %, 1897, at
st. Louis and receive them as they
deserve, as honored guests also the |
President of the United States with
such other guests rs may grace the
occasion.
"If any of our comrades feel hurt
at the association they can remain
at home, but the sun will rise each |
morning, the seasons will follow
each other in quick succession and
the world, with its myriads of peo-
pie, will 60 right along all the same.
Let us do right as near as we know !
how and trust the future to the boys !
who look on us old veterans as pro- |
digies, or as old fogies, lingering su
perhuous on the stage Of life. / be-
Iieve / know YOU both perfectly
we'll, and that You would sacrifice
life rather than honor; therefore, I
whatever You 90 | will stand by YOU /
same as 70 Rainwater, Kennard,
Cobb and Jerome Hill. who took the
wrong shoot in 1861, but who are
low with MS in heart and act for the
Union, one and iudiseoluble,now and
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-06-18

''Several hundred hands, mostly
Italians and Hungarians, are at
work grading the new railroad be-
tween Morgantown and Newburg.--
-Er."
Gift had not been for a Republi-
can Z. S. Senate, West Vlrginians
and Americans would be building
the above road. ADemocratic Con-
gress passed a bill prohibiting the
importation of foreign pauper labor,
butIa Republican Senate led by John
Sherman defeated the bill. Would
not Sherman make a dandy work
ing mans President?' Tucker
Democrat.
'Precisely so, and yet, with char
acteristic consistency, Mr.. Sherman
is prating about protection to Amer
lean labor. Oh :! Consistency, thou
art a jewel that is found nowhere in
the republican party.'-.Statesman.
"PBEcIsELY so, and yet, why so?
Is it owing to the plentitude of Ital-
ians and Hungarians, or is it be-
cause Of the scarcity of Americans?
Read up, Cap, you will find that
Americans who wish to work and
who, when they have found work
will work, have been employed in
preference to foreigners. All talk
and prattle about Democratic
Congress prohibiting the importa-
ton of pauper labor is evidence of
obtuseness on the part of those in
dulging in such foolish sentiments.
Don't you know that such law was
passed several years ago? Why was
ship load Of paupor immigrants,
who landed at Castle Garden, last
week, sent back to Europe?
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A Poor, Weak Sister,

who is suffering from ailments peculiar to
her sex, dreading to so to a physician, but
knowing she needs medical help, will find,
in DR.. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription,
preparation which will give her strength
and new life through the restoration of all
her organs TO their natural and healthy
action. 1t is the result of many years of
study and practice by thoroughly scien-
titic physician, who has made these troub-
les a speciality. To be had of all druggists.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-06-18

A man who has led the choir Of
the same church for fifty years is a.
great rarity, but West Virginia has
one in the person of James Withrow,
one of the elders of the Presbyterian
church at Lewisburg, who has led
his choir since he was nineteen years
old, and was recently presented by
the congregation with life-sized
crayon, in bronze frame of himself
self and wife.
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forever. Instead OF the Grara Ar
my of the Republic meeting only in
the loyal States of 1861, I am in IA
vor of their meeting hereafter at
Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta and
Richmond. following the example of
our armies in the war for the I'm
iono
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-06-18

Mr.. Hewitt Hartman, whilst I'M
coupling cars on Thursday last.
mashed quite severely the index
finger of his right hand. We hope
this wound will heal rapidly.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-06-18

As a mail carrier was passing
through SewelI Valley on his return
trip from Lewisburg, he was attack
ed by large bear, but as he was
riding swift horse he was soon car
ried away from bruin.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-06-18

The collections for the general
school fund for the year 1887, which
ends for the fiscal year on June 10th,
have been footed up by the auditor,
and show the distributable school
fund for 1887 to be S402 1861, the
largest school fund in the history of
the State.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-06-18

A pack of wolves have been play
ing sad havoc with the sheep in
Nicholas county. The commission
ers in hopes of DISCRIMINATING them
have offered rewards of $40 and S.
respectively for the scalps of old and
young wolves.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-06-18

Hon. w. NJ. 0. DAWSON, State
Senator and editor Of the Preston
County Journal, recently fell from a
ladder, fracturing his hip joint and
now has to travel on crutches. We
hope the healing process will soon
put him on both legs without crutch-
es.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-06-18

A child was recently born at Au-
gusta, Hampshire county, with Meth
er upper nor lower limbs. It is still
living and is apparently perfectly
healthy.
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Murdered in Kentucky.

CovINGToN, KY, June 13.-One of
the foulest murders that was ever
perpetrated in this part Of this State
was committed Friday night. Rich
ard Workman, a well-known and re
spected colored man was the victim.
The murdered man was found lying
on the turnpike, q short distance
from his home, several miles north of
this place, with his brains blown ont,
nine buckshot having penetrated the
side of his head, he evidently having
been shot at close range. His pistol
was found beside him and every
chamber was loaded. A negro, who
belongs in the same neighborhood, by
the name of Lewis Baker, is strong
~ suspected of being the assassin,
and the most diligent inquiry has so
far failed to discover his where.
abouts. This negro. Lewis Baker,
as it seems, had an inta,uation for
Mrs. Workman, as very comely mu-
latto women. A short time ago she
left her husband and has since that
time been living with Baker. 1t is
supposed that She furnished the mo-
tive for the murder Of Workman.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-06-18

Election of officers next Friday
night at Sherman Inyincibles' club
room. All Members requested to be
present.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-06-18

Senator Kenna is reported to be
the first West Virginian to contri b.
ute his $40 to the New York Star
ten dollar Grant monument fund.
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WE regret to note that our friend
Nelse Hoffman, Of the Horganto,cn
Post has been partially paralyzed
and wish for him a speedy recovery
and resume OF his editorial duties.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22
OLD-TlME HEAD-GEAR.
A Crusade Against Feminine Toilet Ex-
travagances in the Year 1881.

A Crusade Against Feminine Toilet Ex-
travagances in the Year 1881.
The present denunciation of the
head-gear of women recalls one OF the
stories of the Huguenots in 1881. A
distinguished Huguenot preacher of
Montauban, Michel Berault, denounced
from his pulpit the fantastic and con-
spicuous head-dress of women, which
was made of frame wire in order to
produce a greater effect. The ladies
would not give up the fashion, and were
excluded from the Lords supper in
consequence. In the midst Of the
trouble the family of Duplessis Mornay
arrived at Montauban. Nine. Monay
was fashionable. pious and obstinate.
Berault refused to receive her at the
communion service, and demanded that
she should "remove her hair" She
refused. She had worn the same style
of head-dress for fifteen years, and in
the chief churches of Germany, Eng
land and the Netherlands, and she
would not change it. The Bible said
nothing against wire, and moreover, it
was dangerous for the pastor to teach
the commandments of men for doc
trines. The minister was also obsti-
nate, and would not have her at the
communion, SO the lady went to town
three miles off, and kept her Easter
where the Huguenot minister did not
think the fashion of head-gear was an
essential of religion. In another case,
M. de Ragier had controversy with
the high-born, pious Nine. de Lamy, on
the subject of the farthingale or hoop
skirt. The lady valiantly defended her
rights but was forced at last to yield,
and the farthingale disappeared for a
time. These anecdotes are told in
Prof. Baird's 1.-The Huguenots and
Henry of Navarro. boston Post.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22
A New Perth Il EasianA
nondon Globe.1

A new Portia, who defended, however,
not her lover, but her own father, has ap-
peared at Montpelier. A farmer living
near that town had been tried and con-
demned for breach Of trust. He made an
appeal, which was granted, and on the
day appointed for its hearing he walked
into court accompanied by his daughter, q
tall, good-looking and intelligent young
woman about twenty-six years old. To
the surprise Of the judges the young wom-
an opened her fathers case in mastery
manner, argued the defense with the skill
Of practiced lawyer, and finally gained
for her client a verdict Of acquittal The
improvised legal practitioner in petticoats
then walked triumphantly out OF court,
hanging on the arm Of the venerable agri-
culturist, her father
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22
A Sensible Suggestion.

London Truth says the business Of
sending Christmas cards has assumed
such proportions as to become a
nuisance. and asks, 'Why doesn't
some enthusiastic newspaper proprietor
start special column in which people
could wish their friends at Christmas
the compliments of the season? 1t
would be a source of profit to him, a
saving Of great expense to the adver-
tisers. and real blessing to their
friends and the unfortunate postman.
This would be the sort of thing:
Mr.. and Mrs Smith, Mr.. Fred Smith,
Mr.. Tom Smith, Mr.. William Smith,
Miss Smith, Miss Sarah Smith and Miss
Jane Smith wish their friends the COM
pliments Of the season. No cards.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22
Mislaid the Corpse.

In a back country town, where fu-
that the theater does in cities, there
chanced to die one of the members of
the community, and one of the neigh
bors was asked to "take charge" of the
funeral. On the day appointed the
community assembled and stood about
in groups discussing either the depart
ed or the condition Of the crops, while
the neighbor in charge hustled from
one room to another making the last
arrangements. The hour for the .fu-
neral arrived and passed, and yet the
services did not begin. Still more time
passed, and the manager of affairs was
seen to be hurrying from room to room,
looking anxiously about as if in search
of something. AS time passed the au-
dience began to show signs of impa-
tience, and also of curiosity as the per-
picked face of the man in charge ap-
peared again before them. There was
evidently ''hitch' in the proceedings
somewhere, and all explanation was
necessary. Mounting chair, the inn
promptu undertaken said: "My friends,
we are-are very sorry to cause any de
Law in the-ah-last rites to the depart
ed. but e-ah-truth is, we have mis-
laid the corpse"
1t transpired that the coffin had been
brought down to the lower entry or hall
from a chamber, and through some mis-
understanding placed beside the stair
wav in the shadow Those coming in
from the bright sunlight had thrown
their wraps upon It, not realizing what
It was, and thus made it invisible
Harper's Magazine.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22
Why the Old Lady Was Happy.
[Chicago Tribune.1

An old lady Of New Hampshire who re-
Gently celebrated her eightieth birthday
by giving an elaborate supper at which
every article, including the cheese and
butter, was made with her own hands,
thus explained the secret of her vigor and
health: II never fret over things l can
not help; 1 take nap, and sometimes two,
every day of my life; never take my
work to bed with me, and l oil the many
wheels Of busy life by an implicit faith
that there is brain and heart to this
great universe, and that can trust them
both"
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22

"Why, Brown, how short your coat is,"
said Jones one day to his friend Brown,
1Uh %ho wittiy y replied ef M Yes; but it will be
men spend so much for medicines that
neither heal nor help them, that new
clothes is with them like angels visits
few and far between. Internal fevers,
weakness of the lungs, shortness of breath
and lingering coughs, soon yield to the
r. Y. Pierce's 'Golden Medical Discovery"
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22
TRAINING CHILDREN.

The Best Things for Making the Little
Ones Happy and Contented.
The loving instruction of mother
may seem to have been thrown away,
but it will appear after many days.
With children you must mix gentleness
with firmness. "a man who is learn
ing to play on trumpet and petted
child are two very disagreeable COM
panions." If mother never has head
aches through rebuking her little chill.
dren, she shall have plenty of heart.
aches when they grow up.
At the same time mother should
not hamper her children with unneces-
sary, foolish restrictions. It is great
mistake to fancy that your boy is made
of glass, and to be always telling him
not to do this, and not to do that, for
fear of his breaking himself. On the
principle never to give pain unless it is
to prevent greater pain, you should
grant every request which is at all rea-
sonable, and let him see that your de-
nial of thing is for his own good, and
not simply to save trouble; but once
having duly settled thing, hold to it.
Unless child learns from the first that
his mothers yea is yea, and her nay
nay, it will get into the habit of whin-
ing and endeavoring to coax her out Of
her refusal. and her authority will soon
be gone.
Happiness is the natural condition Of
every normal child, and if the small boy
or girl has peculiar facility for any
one thing, it is for self-entertainment;
with certain granted conditions, of
course. One of these is physical free
dom, and a few rude and simple play
things. Agreeable occupation is as
great necessity for children as for
adults, and beyond this almost nothing
can be contributed to the real happiness
Of child
II try SO hard to make my children
happyn' said mother, with sigh, one
day in despair at her efforts. "Stop
trying" exclaimed practical friend
at her elbow, land do as a neighbor of
mine does" "And how is that?" she
asked, dolefully. "Why, she simply
lets her children grow and develop
naturally, only directing their growth
properly. She has always thrown them,
as far as practicable, upon their own
resources, taught them to wait upon
themselves-no matter how many SER
wants she had-and to construct their
own playthings. When she returns
home from an absence they await but
one thing-their mothers kiss. What
ever has been bought for them is be-
slowed when the needed time comes.
Nothing exciting is allowed to them at
night, and they 60 to bed and to sleep
in wholesome mental state, that in
sures restful slumber. They are taught
to love nature, and to feel that there is
nothing arrayed SO finely as the lily of
the field, the bees and the butterflies,
that there is nothing so mean as lie,
nor any thing so miserable as disobedi-
ence, that it is disgrace to be sick, and
that good health, good teeth and good
temper come from plain food, plenty of
sleep and being good" In order to
thrive, children require certain amount
of "letting alone" Supreme faith in
the mother, few toys, no finery, plain
food, no drugs and early to bed are the
best things for making them happy
Oulrer
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22

John Cline, once celebrated rope.
dancer, died at the Forrest Home re-
Gently. He came to this country from
England in 1923. He danced at the
Bowery Theater in New York for four
years under contract with Charles Gil
bert for $40, 900 year. Once in Phila-
delphia he proved too great an attrac-
ton for such stars as Wallack and For
rest, and they played to empty benches
while Cline danced at the Chestnut
Street Theater. He was very popular
with theatrical people, and they sue
ceeded in placing him in the Forrest
Home in 1880. Cline earned a great
deal of money in his prime, but lost
100000 by the failure of the United
States Bank.-Philddelphid Press.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22
sufrerers from Consumption,

Scrofula, Bronchitis and General Debility
will try Scott's Emulsion Of Cod Liver Oil
with Hypophosphites, they will find i'm
mediate relief and permanent benefit. The
Medical Profession universally declare it a
remedy of the greatest value and very pala-
table. Read: IL have used Scott's Emul-
sion in several cases Of Scrofula and De-
bility in Children. Results most crafty
ing. My little patients take it with pleas
ure. w. A. HUBERT, NJ D., Salisbury, Ill
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22

LIFE is burdensome, alike to the sufferer
and all around him, while dyspepsia and its
attending evils holds sway. Complaints OF
this nature can be speedily cured by TAX
ing Prickly Ash Bitters regularly. Thou
sands once thus afflicted now bear cheerful
testimony as to it's merits.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22

The former proprietor Of DR.. Sage's Ca
tarrh Remedy, for years made a standing,
public offer in all American newspapers of
$500 reward for a case of catarrh that he
could not cure. The present proprietors
have renewed this offer. All the druggists
sell this Remedy, together with the
4" Douche," and all other appliances advised
to be used in connection with it. No Ca
tarrh patient is longer able to say II can not
be cured" You get $500 in case Of failure.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22

Two young crooks in New York
succeeded in getting possession OF
check for $l9,7OO by surreptitious
means, but the largeness of the amount
frightened them and they tore it up
N. y Mail.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22

There are ten thousand actresses
in the United States who annually re-
ceive one hundred and twenty-five bou-
quets each, according to statisticsip The
New York Herald.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22
Introduction of a Sickening Habit.
rKancac Citv Times

A Chicago railroad man and Chicago
reporter both say that it is becoming fash
ionable for young men OF that city to kiss
each other vigorously when they part for
any length of time and when they meet
again. The railroad man says it makes
him sick to see the fools.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22

THE COMBINATION OF INGREDIENTS used
in making BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs
is such as to give che best possible effect
with safety. They are the best remedy in
use for Coughs, Colds, and Throat Dis,
eases, Sold only In boxes. Price % cts.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22

A Boston paper complains that Tenny-
sons poem is obscure. The real trouble is
that Boston is giving to much time to the
development Of its muscle and not enough
to its intellect
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22

yard is the very effective Bone Mill adver-
tised by Wilson Bros, Easton, Pa. The
one we have gives entire satisfaction.
Grind up the offals of bone and ill the egg
basket. 1t will pay"
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22

TuNcr1ovAL arrangement Of the female
system is quickly cured by the use OF Dr.:
K. v. Pierce's " "Favorite Prescription" 1t
removes pain and restores health and
strength. By all druggists.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22
THIS IS ALL.

THIS Is ALL.
Just . saunter in the twilight
Just Q whisper In the hall,
Just sail on sea or river,
Just dance ct rout or ball,
Just glance that hearts enthral-
Th1s II All-And this is all.
Just few harsh words Of doubling,
Just silence proud and cold,
Just spiteful breath of slander,
Just wrong that is not told,
Just word beyond recall
This u all-and this is all
Just Life robbed OF its brightness,
Just heart by sorrow filled,
Just . faith that trusts no longer,
Just love by doubling chilled,
Just few hot tears that fall
This q allah this is all.
-RostS Churchill, in Chambers Journal.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22

eter, says st. Jacobs Oil acts like magic
Hospitals and curative institutions sue
cessfully use Red Star Cough Cure. No
Opiates. Costs twenty-five cents bottle
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22

Is failing to provide the proper means to
expelfrom the system those disease germs
which cause scrofula, indigestion, debility,
rheumatism, and sick headache The only
reliable means is DIR. Harter's Iron Tonic
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22

If a cough disturbs your sleep, take
Piso,s Cure for Consumption and rest well.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22

NEVER attempt to handle snow-shovel
without gloves
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22
An Expensive Delay,

THE call to arms-"John, take the baby"
.-IOied0 Blade
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22
Browns Little Joke.

Wall OF the stage carpenter-all work
and no play.-Teras Sittasgs.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22

HALE's Honey of Horehound and Tar re-
lieves whooping cough.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22

THE e-stretch-Trying to make both
ends meet
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22

NEVER speak to yourself when any one il
near-Ihe Judge.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22

RAILROAD brakemen should emigrate to
Switzerland. Paul Herald.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22

The trouble with a buzz-saw Is that It
never has false teeth.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22

IMPRESSIONS of America-Footprints In
the snow.-Neu Haves Ne,cs.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22

UPSIDE down-Feather bed.-N. 7. Inde-
pendent.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-01-22
$500 Reward.

IT is the engaging girl that is the soonest
engaged.